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2012

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Children & families

Announcement that the Federal Government is doubling the size of the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY) to 100 communities (Media release 07/05/2012).

Community developments (and partnerships)

The Australian Industry Group, Brotherhood of St Laurence, CHOICE and the Energy Efficiency Council jointly commissioned a wide-ranging review of realistic options to reduce electricity prices. See media release 29/10/2012. Report -Policy options for maximising downward pressure on electricity prices, produced by Oakley Greenwood, October 2012.

Employment and training

The Brotherhood of St Laurence launched its newest Work and Learning Centre in Carlton, the first of five centres to be funded by the Victorian Government that will assist public housing residents across Victoria to secure jobs and education for work. The Centre, at 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton, was opened on the 22nd of March 2012 by the Minister for Housing, Wendy Lovell, and will be run by the Brotherhood of St Laurence in conjunction with local partner agency The Church of All Nations. The service is modeled on the Brotherhood’s flagship Centre for Work and Learning, Yarra, established in Fitzroy in 2009.

Launch of the Geelong Work and Learning Centre at Norlane Community Centre on the 31st of May 2012, run by Northern Futures in partnership with Brotherhood of St Laurence. Media release

Announcement that Brotherhood of St Laurence, Hanover Welfare Services and the Kangan Insiture will be delivering a new Youth Foyer project in Victoria. A Youth Foyer is student accommodation for young people who are unable to live at home and wish to study and secure employment. Will be the first model of it's kind in Victoria to join up two complex areas of government, providing secure student accommodation for you people who agree to engage in training and education. Media release 26/04/2012 Kangan Youth Foyer brochure

Fundraising & resources

Material & financial support

Saver Plus wins MoneySmart Week Community Award (BSL Media release 03/09/2012).

RMIT released a Saver Plus evaluation report (BSL Media release 05/12/2012).

Neighbourhood change

Older People

Brotherhood of St Laurence joined the United Nation's Open Working Group in Older People as a step in recognising the special needs of older Australians. Media release 21/08/2012

Organisational aspects

New strategic plan for 2012 to 2014 concentrating on four key priorities (BSL Annual Report 2012).

Develop systems, structures and process that support our people to do a great job.
Demonstrate how to reduce disadvantage and increase social, civic and economic participation through high-quality policy, programs and practice.
Broaden our efforts to influence and learn from others .
Generate income from diverse sources in order to keep our organisation strong and to foster innovation in what we do

Two directors of the board retired: Reverend Barbara Colliver (appointed to the board in 2013)and Jenny Trethewey (appointed to the board in 2001) BSL Annual Report 2012).

People with disabilities

Refugees and Settlement

Opening of the African Australian Community Centre in a restored heritage listed church at 30a Pickett St, Footscray on the 19^th of October. A joint venture between Brotherhood of St Laurence and the Anglican Parish of Footscray. Centre will assist African migrants and refugees in Melbourne's west. See media release